Technical Solutions Apprentice (Solutions Specialist)
Our Solutions Architecture team design innovative, scalable technology solutions that turn complex customer requirements into clear, practical outcomes. Grow your potential as a Technical Solutions Apprentice, gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced architects, and kickstart your career in technology.
Role
As an apprentice, you’ll gain hands-on experience and structured training to build a long-term career with Virgin Media O2. From day one, you’ll develop the technical and commercial knowledge needed to design tailored solutions for real business customers. Day-to-day, you could be:
- Reviewing customer requirements (often pre-qualified by the Sales Engineering team) and translating them into clear technical solution designs
- Analysing network records across fibre, transmission and optical infrastructure to identify the best-fit, scalable solution for each client
- Collaborating with vendor partners and internal teams to explore new equipment and capabilities, supporting more complex opportunities — including occasional visits to customer sites
Training
This apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to become skilled in your role, and combines on the job learning and academic study, where you’ll spend approximately 20% of your working hours completing learning with one of our training providers.
Not only will you be working towards a Level 4 Network Engineering Apprenticeship, but you’ll be supported every day to learn the technical skills needed to thrive with us, leading to a Solutions Specialist role at Virgin Media O2.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Network engineer (level 4)
- Training Provider
- FIREBRAND TRAINING LIMITED
- Working Week
- 37.5hrs, Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 2
- Closing Date
- Monday, 1st June 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Analytical skills
- Team working